About Post: DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a good opportunity for recent engineering, diploma and other graduates who want one year of practical training with a premier defence research organisation. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore, Odisha, has invited offline applications for 54 apprenticeship seats under Advertisement No. ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026. There are 32 Graduate Apprentice seats and 22 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice seats. The training period is 12 months. This is an apprenticeship, not a permanent job, and ITR is not obliged to offer employment after training. Candidates must read the official notification carefully, complete NATS registration, and send a typewritten application by Speed Post or Registered Post so that it reaches ITR on or before 2 November 2026. Related opportunities on this site include DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026, NIT Raipur Technical Posts Recruitment 2026 and ISRO SDSC SHAR Technician-B Recruitment 2026.
Short Information & Overview
| Organization | DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 54 Posts, Apply Offline – WWW.TECHJOBRESULT.COM |
| Organization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha |
| Total Post | 54 Posts (Graduate Apprentice 32 + Technician (Diploma) Apprentice 22) |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice |
| Advertisement Number | ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026 |
| Education Qualification | B.E./B.Tech, Diploma, BBA, B.Com or B.Lib.Sc in the disciplines given below; regular-course pass-outs of 2022 to 2026 only |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years; maximum age and relaxation governed by the Apprentices Act 1961, Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and NATS guidelines |
| Salary/Stipend | Graduate Apprentice Rs 12,300 per month; Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Rs 10,900 per month |
| Start/End Date | Start date as per Advt. ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026 (not separately stated in the summary available); Last date for receipt: 2 November 2026 |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
| Application Mode | OFFLINE ONLY – Speed Post / Registered Post |
Note on verification: The official notification PDF link in the Important Links section is the drdo.gov.in link given for this advertisement. When this post was prepared, drdo.gov.in timed out in the browser, so the direct PDF could not be live-opened here. Please also check the official DRDO website if the PDF does not load at first attempt. The application window is as per Advt. ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026, and the last date for receipt is 2 November 2026.
Application Fee & Important Dates
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| Advertisement No.: ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026 Application Start Date: As per Advt. ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026 (not separately stated in the summary available) Last Date for Receipt of Application: 2 November 2026 Application must reach ITR, Chandipur, on or before this date by Speed Post / Registered Post only. |
Not mentioned in the notification summary — check the official notification No fee figure is stated in the summary available for this post, so no fee amount has been invented here. Candidates must confirm the fee position, if any, from the official notification before sending the application. |
Post Name & Education Qualification
| Post Name | Education Qualification |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E./B.Tech, BBA, B.Com or B.Lib.Sc in the disciplines listed below, passed as a regular candidate in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in the disciplines listed below, passed as a regular candidate in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 |
Only regular-course candidates are eligible. Distance and part-time candidates are not eligible. Candidates with one year or more of training or job experience after the qualification are not eligible. Holders of a higher qualification are not eligible as per the notification.
Graduate Apprentice Disciplines
| Discipline | Posts |
| B.E./B.Tech Computer Science and related | 8 |
| B.E./B.Tech Electronics and related | 8 |
| B.E./B.Tech Electrical | 2 |
| B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 1 |
| B.E./B.Tech Aerospace | 1 |
| B.E./B.Tech Safety | 2 |
| B.Lib.Sc Library Science | 2 |
| BBA Administration / HR | 4 |
| B.Com Financial / Cost Accounting | 4 |
| Total Graduate Apprentice | 32 |
Technician Apprentice Disciplines
| Discipline | Posts |
| Diploma Computer Science and related | 8 |
| Diploma Electronics and related | 8 |
| Diploma Electrical | 2 |
| Diploma Cinematography | 2 |
| Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology | 2 |
| Total Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 22 |
Total Post
| Category | Total Posts |
| Graduate Apprentice | 32 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 22 |
| Grand Total | 54 |
Seats are indicative and may change as per ITR. Candidates should check the discipline-wise tables above and confirm their exact branch from the official notification before applying.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years. Maximum Age: No specific maximum age figure is given in the advertisement summary. Maximum age and relaxation, if any, are governed by the Apprentices Act 1961, the Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and NATS guidelines. Candidates should confirm this point from the official notification.
Salary Details
| Post Name | Stipend per Month |
| Graduate Apprentice | Rs 12,300 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Rs 10,900 |
Training duration is 12 months. No TA/DA is payable, and no accommodation, hostel or transport is provided.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be considered through a Written Test, a Personal Interview, or both. After selection, candidates must complete document verification and produce a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining. Meeting the minimum qualification alone does not guarantee selection. ITR will communicate further stages through the official website and email, so candidates should keep their email address active and check it regularly.
How to Apply
- Read Advertisement No. ITR/HRD/AT/11/2026 in full from the official notification.
- Complete your registration on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and keep your NATS enrolment number ready, as it must be entered in the form.
- Prepare the application in the prescribed Annexure-A format. The application must be typewritten, except for the signature.
- Fill in the correct apprenticeship category (Graduate or Technician (Diploma)) and the correct subject or discipline.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required documents and a recent passport-size photograph as indicated in the form.
- Sign the declaration carefully and check every entry before posting.
- Put the application and documents in an envelope and write on it: Application for Apprenticeship Training: Category …….. & Subject/Discipline ……..
- Send the envelope by Speed Post or Registered Post only to: The Director, Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha – 756025.
- Ensure it reaches ITR on or before 2 November 2026. Keep a copy of the application for your records.
Do not send the application by ordinary post, courier or email unless the official notification says so. This post is for an offline application only.
Documents Required
- 10th certificate and mark sheet
- 12th certificate and mark sheet
- Diploma certificate and mark sheets, where applicable
- B.E./B.Tech, BBA, B.Com or B.Lib.Sc certificate and mark sheets, as applicable
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- Identity proof
- NATS enrolment number
- Recent passport-size photograph
Marks must be given as a percentage. Candidates with CGPA should convert it to a percentage as instructed in the official notification.
FAQs
Q. How many posts are there in DRDO ITR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A. There are 54 posts in total: 32 Graduate Apprentice and 22 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice posts.
Q. What is the last date to apply?
A. The application must reach ITR, Chandipur, on or before 2 November 2026.
Q. Is the application online or offline?
A. Offline only, by Speed Post or Registered Post, in the prescribed Annexure-A format.
Q. Is NATS registration mandatory?
A. Yes. NATS registration is mandatory, and the enrolment number must be entered in the form.
Q. Who cannot apply?
A. Candidates who passed before 2022, distance or part-time candidates, candidates with one year or more of training or job experience after the qualification, and holders of a higher qualification, as per the notification, are not eligible.
Q. What is the stipend?
A. Graduate Apprentice Rs 12,300 per month and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Rs 10,900 per month, for 12 months of training.
Q. Is this a permanent government job?
A. No. It is 12 months of apprenticeship training, and ITR is not obliged to offer employment afterwards. No TA/DA, hostel, accommodation or transport is provided.
Important Links
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| NATS Portal | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram | Click Here |
Disclaimer: Candidates must verify all details from the official notification before applying. The direct PDF link above could not be live-opened during preparation because drdo.gov.in timed out in the browser; please use the official website link if needed.